Shunzo Kido Explained

Birth Date:July 4, 1889
Birth Place:Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
Death Date:October 3, 1986 (aged 97)
Sport:Equestrian
Event:Eventing
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Shunzo Kido (城戸 俊三, July 4, 1889 – October 3, 1986) was a Japanese equestrian who competed in eventing at the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1932, while leading the tournament with one jump left, he felt that his horse became lame and dismounted to save her from potential injury, abandoning his chances for a medal.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/shunzo-kido-of-the-1932-japanese-equestrian-olympics-team-news-photo/515137700#shunzo-kido-of-the-1932-japanese-equestrian-olympics-team-dressed-in-picture-id515137700 Shunzo Kido
  2. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3687229776_a2d9b07b43_b.jpg Plaque
  3. https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/28/archives/us-honors-japanese-for-32-olympic-role.html U.S. Honors Japanese For '32 Olympic Role